It has traded consistently at a premium since release, supported by strong demand from Hoenn fans, Dragon/Psychic-type collectors, Legendary Pokemon enthusiasts, and anyone who simply appreciates world-class card artwork rendered in the SIR format at its finest
The availability of the legendary card should also be considered
Based on data collected from over 600 matches in the Standard format in multiple contexts, 41% of the winners played with an Izzet Cauldron deck
Were at 86% to see three of them by Turn 3, and still 66% to see four of them by Turn 3
But it will save you a lot of damage in the meantime as early attacks head elsewhere
Stromkirk Occultist 2R Creature Vampire Horror 3/2 Trample Whenever Stromkirk Occultist deals combat damage to a player, exile the top card of your library